First time smoking hookah; what are the effects?

Question 1
First time smoking hookah; what are the effects?...  Okay; so my boyfriend wants me to smoke hookah with him and some of his friends so I figure why not. Haha. Are there any effects really ?

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1)   nothing ur good - Nick

2)   There are no effects to it. There are some flavors that CAN make you slightly lightheaded, but it's not bad. - jjeessoo

3)   What is hookah? - Jerry Springer told me so™

4)   WTF is hookah , please help - Vince_McMahon

5)   It's just relaxing. No big effects. - Happykid

6)   Smelly clothes! - yazzz

7)   good ones.

lightheartedness for like 5secs. - checkersblueandblack12

8)   It's the same as smoking a Bong just need to hit it a bit harder then normal but it is smoother. By the way what are you smoking out of it. Pass it over here I want a hit LMFAO. PUFF PUFF PASS :) Is it a ICE hooka your smoking out of cause they are the smoothest you can get. - yrunhi


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Question 2
what is hepatitis c?...  ok, so me and my friend were watching a band interview on youtube, and one of the guys said sumpin bout hepatits c. we were trying to look it up, but didnt rly find anything. is it an std or not? totally curious..

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1)   Overview
Hepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver.

Symptoms
Many people who are infected with the hepatitis C do not have symptoms.

If the infection has been present for many years, the liver may be permanently scarred, a condition called cirrhosis. In many cases, there may be no symptoms of the disease until cirrhosis has developed.

The following symptoms could occur with hepatitis C infection:

Abdominal pain (right upper abdomen)
Ascites
Bleeding varices (dilated veins in the esophagus)
Dark urine
Fatigue
Generalized itching
Jaundice
Loss of appetite
Low-grade fever
Nausea
Pale or clay-colored stools
Vomiting

Treatment
There is no cure for hepatitis C, but medications in some cases can suppress the virus for a long period of time.

Some patients with hepatitis C benefit from treatment with interferon alpha or a combination of interferon alpha and ribavirin. Interferon alpha is given by injection just under the skin and has a number of side effects, including:

Depression
Fatigue
Fever
Flu-like symptoms
Headache
Irritability
Loss of appetite
Low white blood cell counts
Nausea
Thinning of hair
Vomiting
Treatment with interferon alpha may also affect the production of white blood cells and platelets. Most patients receive weekly injections with a form called pegylated interferon alpha. Interferon is given along with antiviral medication, most commonly ribavirin.

Ribavirin is a capsule taken twice daily. The major side effect is low red blood cells (anemia). Ribavirin also causes birth defects. Women should avoid getting pregnant during, and for 6 months following, treatment.

A "sustained response" means that the patient remains free of hepatitis C virus 6 months after stopping treatment. This does not mean that the patient is cured, but that the levels of active hepatitis C virus in the body are very low and are probably not causing more or as much damage.

Rest may be recommended during the acute phase of the disease when the symptoms are most severe. All patients with hepatitis C should get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B.

People with hepatitis C should also be careful not to take vitamins, nutritional supplements, or new over-the-counter medications without first discussing it with their health care provider.

People with hepatitis C should avoid any substances that are toxic to the liver (hepatotoxic), including alcohol. Even moderate amounts of alcohol speed up the progression of hepatitis C, and alcohol reduces the effectiveness of treatment.

Causes
Hepatitis C infection is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). People who may be at risk for hepatitis C are those who:

Have been on long-term kidney dialysis
Have regular contact with blood at work (for instance, as a health care worker)
Have unprotected sexual contact with a person who has hepatitis C
Inject street drugs or share a needle with someone who has hepatitis C
Received a blood transfusion before July 1992
Received blood, blood products, or solid organs from a donor who has hepatitis C
Share personal items such as toothbrushes and razors with someone who has hepatitis C
Were born to a hepatitis C-infected mother
Other hepatitis virus infections include hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Each viral hepatitis infection is caused by a different virus.

Tests & diagnosis
Hepatitis C is often found during blood tests for a routine physical or other medical procedure.

Elevated liver enzymes
ELISA assay to detect hepatitis C antibody
Hepatitis C PCR test
Hepatitis C genotype. Six genotypes exist. Most Americans have genotype 1 infection, which is the most difficult to treat.
Hepatitis virus serology
Liver biopsy

Prognosis
Hepatitis C is one of the most common causes of chronic liver disease in the United States today. People with this condition may have:

Chronic liver infection
Cirrhosis
Need for a liver transplant

Prevention
Avoid contact with blood or blood products whenever possible. Health care workers should follow precautions when handling blood and bodily fluids.

Do not inject illicit drugs, and especially do not share needles with anyone. Be careful when getting tattoos and body piercings.

Sexual transmission is low among stable, monogamous couples. A partner should be screened for hepatitis C. If the partner is negative, the current recommendations are to make no changes in sexual practices.

People who have sex outside of a monogamous relationship should practice safer sex behaviors to avoid hepatitis C as well as sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV and hepatitis B.

Currently there is no vaccine for hepatitis C.

Complications
Chronic hepatitis
Cirrhosis

When to contact a doctor
Call your provider if symptoms of hepatitis develop, or if you believe you have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus. - Jen C

2)   Hepatitis C is an infectious disease affecting the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV).[1] The infection is often asymptomatic, but once established, chronic infection can progress to scarring of the liver (fibrosis), and advanced scarring (cirrhosis) which is generally apparent after many years. In some cases, those with cirrhosis will go on to develop liver failure or other complications of cirrhosis, including liver cancer.[1] - Je m'applle moi

3)   Hepatitis C is an infectious disease affecting the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV)

Plain and Simple. - Amber

4)   Yes, what Jen C said. - Phil A


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Question 3
AH! why am i breaking out!?...  nothing much has changed in my diet just that i am eating less calories, i never get spots and if i do they are small and go within the same day. im 16. now i have 5 and they have stayed for like 3 days what should i use to clear them up immediately!

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1)   maybe you're just going through that time,
but wash your face often (not too much cause dry skin makes it worse)
if you're ever sweaty or touch your face make sure to at least splash it with water.
get acne cream (proactive, clean and clear, etc.) and apply at bedtime. - MsEmma08

2)   im guessin puberty prob - Bri

3)   I've checked out every diet known to mankind but nothing worked as effectively as acai berry. I appreciate they say that pills will not work, nevertheless they definitely worked for me, and they have been showcased on the Rachael Ray Show too. There's a free trial happening currently at http://perohn.mysmartdiet.info , try it, what have you got to lose? - Chelsey

4)   that happened to me… still is lol. u should use clean and clear acne spot treatment. - Rainie Days


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Question 4
Swelling cat scratch 20 seconds after attack, please answer?...  My mom went outside for a smoke and thought it was our neighbors cat sitting on our porch so she went to go pet it but it turned out to be another cat and it attacked her and there's scratches all up her arms and hands, all of them have quite a bit of blood coming out for just a cat scratch. One of the cuts though on her hand is swelling up a lot and hurts a lot.
The swelling is about this far off her hand:
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it's all blue and purple.
Any tips are very much appreciated, thank you!!
My mom has been drinking so she wont listen to what I have to say about what she should do. What could happen if she doesn't do anything about it?

Answers
1)   Take her to the hospital. Cat bites and scratches can be very infectious, don't take any chances. - Succorso

2)   4ever - the veronicas - Emily

3)   To begin, wash the wounds with soap and warm water. Make sure you wash them a number of times - maybe around 5 minutes.

Then take a pack of peas from the freezer or a bag of ice and wrap a teatowel around them. Then hold the cold compress to the swollen areas for a further 10-15 minutes. After this, take the compress away, allow the arm to return to room temperature and check the swelling. It should have gone down by another 10 minutes.

Make sure you use the tea towel as this will prevent ice burn. Otherwise, the swelling will worsen! - Olli

4)   I do hope you thoroughly cleaned and disinfected the area and you need to put some antibiotic cream on it to. I would, at the very least go to Walgreens and ask the phamacist/ There is something called cat scratch disease but that doesnt happen for 3 weeks after a scratch. If you mom is older then her skin is just more susceptible to damage when injured anyway. I wouldnt worry, but get it checked out. Smokers also can have skin that is thinner and more prone to bruising. Just call the drugstore first. - oopsie913


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Question 5
how do i get rid of a wart?...  im looking for tips i know you can get it removed by surgery....
it is under my pinky toe
help!
thanks

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1)   surgery!? why not just go to your doc and get it frozen? - who?

2)   well you need to block off its air supply, or they will just spread.
if you're wearing a closed shoe, put duct tape on it tightly.
if you're wearing an open toed shoe, cover your wart with clear nail polish, so no air can get in.
hope this helps - MsEmma08

3)   I had one on my foot and i went to my doctor and got it frozen off. The pain really is not that bad, last about 10 minutes. Good luck! - Sharebear


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